If you’ve ever stopped to smell a particularly lovely flower, or kept an orchid on your kitchen windowsill to admire its bloom through the cold winter, you’re not alone. Plants have a way of capturing our attention in the most fantastical ways – with colours, textures, and scents that instinctively grab our attention and give us pause.

Conservation science is central to the work of the Toronto Zoo, driving meaningful progress for wildlife locally and around the world. Through research, collaboration, and education, the Zoo is addressing biodiversity loss while helping to protect species for generations to come. Supporting the next generation of scientists A core part of this work is supporting…

Thanks to supporters like you, 2025 was a landmark year for wildlife conservation at the Toronto Zoo. From releasing nearly 800 Blanding’s turtles back into the wild to advancing world-class veterinary care and completing long-running species recovery programs, your generosity made a real difference. Discover the milestones your support helped achieve.